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Outdoor homa at a forest camp under a red and gold ceremonial umbrella with floral embroidery. A seated figure in white and cream robes with long dark hair and a gold-bordered dhoti holds hands together in prayer above a brick fire pit with burning wood and a bowl of offerings. Standing around are a man in a black leather jacket, a man in white kurta with a rudraksha-style pendant, and a man in red jacket with a gold-bordered shawl pressing palms together. A woman in a dark shawl and white sari kneels at left with a metal tray. Brass oil lamps stand nearby on a table and a brass lamp at right. Pine trees and light snow appear behind.

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Outdoor fire ritual (homa) at a wooded camp in winter, with snow on the ground. A brick fire pit lined with marigold garlands burns in the centre. A long-haired man in a cream and white kurta sits cross-legged before it with palms pressed together. Behind him stand a man in a black leather jacket and white dhoti, and a man in a red jacket with a gold-bordered shawl holding his hands folded. Attendants in white clothes stand near brass lamps, brass vessels and offerings of fruit, coconut and flowers, while a woman in white with a dark shawl holds a silver tray. Red and orange embroidered parasols shade the area, and a red banner with an elephant emblem hangs in the background.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual in a wooded mountain camp under grey skies. A long-haired figure in a cream and gold-bordered white shawl and dhoti sits on a wooden chair before a brick fire pit with burning wood, raising both palms toward the flames. A woman in a dark shawl kneels at left beside a silver tray and offerings. Behind, several men in white kurtas and dark jackets stand; one at right wears a red robe, red headwear and an orange-red shawl with hands pressed together. Several brass oil lamps and a brass kalasha-style vessel stand on a table, and two large embroidered umbrellas with orange, red and white tassels and bird motifs shelter the scene.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual under tall trees. A long-haired man in a cream silk kurta and white dhoti sits on a wooden chair before a small fire pit with flames, raising his hands in a mudra as he performs the rite. A woman in a white sari with a dark shawl kneels at left beside brass bowls, offerings and a sprig of greenery. Behind him, men in white kurtas and dhotis stand, one in a red shawl with gold border holding a brass oil lamp, and another in a dark jacket with hands folded. Ornate red and orange umbrellas with white bird motifs stand overhead, and a tall brass lamp stands at right beside a blue cloth on the ground. The scene suggests a homa or yagna with offerings to fire, performed during the volunteers' gathering.2006-04-01A photograph of an outdoor homa at a snowy camp setting, with a fire burning in a brick-lined fire pit on a blue tarp. A long-haired person in a cream and gold embroidered kurta and white dhoti sits cross-legged on a chair before the fire, hands raised in mudra. A woman in a dark shawl and cream sari on the left feeds offerings into the flames, and a coconut and small bowls sit nearby. Behind them, standing men in white kurtas and a man in a red shawl with a red kurta hold up ornate red and gold umbrellas, and a tall brass lamp stands at right. Four to six people are visible in the scene.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual by a fire pit built of brick, edged with yellow and orange decorative marks, with a small flame and offerings of wood. A long-haired man with a cream-coloured embroidered kurta and white dhoti sits cross-legged on a wooden seat with hands folded at his chest, a probable Swamiji by appearance: long swept-back hair and ornate cream-and-gold clothing. A woman in white with a sheer veil kneels at left holding a plate of flowers and offerings. Behind, a standing man in a dark jacket and white dhoti holds a multicoloured umbrella-style canopy, while a man in a red fleece and red shawl with hands pressed together stands among devotees in white. Brass oil lamps and a kalasha-like vessel stand near the fire, with a grey umbrella overhead and wintry trees in the background. This appears to be a homa with offerings.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a camp under overcast skies. A central figure with long dark hair sits on a wooden chair in a cream embroidered jacket and white dhoti, arms crossed over the chest, in front of a square brick fire pit with burning flames and an offering bowl. Behind him stand men in white kurtas and a man in a red shawl with a gold border, hands folded. A woman in a black head covering and cream clothes sits at left beside a tray of offerings. Tall brass oil lamps and ornate yellow-and-red canopy umbrellas frame the scene, with a brass kalasha-style vessel and a bell near the fire. The setting appears to be a homa or yagna.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a forest camp. A central figure with long dark hair wears a cream and gold brocade top with a white dhoti, seated cross-legged before a brick fire pit with a burning fire and offerings, hands raised in gesture. Behind him stand several people: one in a black jacket holding a red and gold umbrella-style canopy, one in white with hands folded in prayer, one in a rust-red jacket and orange shawl with palms together, and one in a brown jacket and white clothes beside a brass oil lamp. A woman in a white and gold sari sits at left beside a plate of yellow flowers and wood. A brass kalasha stands at right near a deity murti draped in red and multicolored garlands, and an orange flag is raised at the right edge.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual under a canopy of red and orange umbrellas with floral embroidery in a wooded camp. At center, a long-haired figure in cream and white robes sits on a chair with palms pressed together in prayer above a brick fire pit with a burning fire. Behind him, standing men in white kurtas and a man in a black leather jacket with a pendant watch the rite, and a man in a red shawl and red jacket holds his hands joined. A brass lamp stand with lit oil lamps and a small brass bell sit beside the fire pit. A woman in a dark head wrap and cream dress kneels at left with a plate of offerings. Visible offerings include a tray of items and a steel vessel.2006-04-01Outdoor ritual at a forest camp with snow on the ground. A long-haired man in a cream kurta and white dhoti sits with palms joined before a small sacred fire pit with burning wood and offerings. Behind him, attendants hold up a red and gold ceremonial parasol and a tall orange flag. A standing man in a dark jacket and white clothes holds the parasol, another wears a red shawl and brown jacket with palms together, and a figure in a dark hooded top stands nearby. A woman in white with a gold-rimmed shawl kneels at left holding a brass bowl. Brass lamps, a brass pot, and flower garlands rest on a white table at right. a person appearance is only a probable candidate and uncertain from the image alone.2006-04-01Outdoor photograph of a homa or fire ritual at a camp setting under overcast sky. A seated man with long dark hair wears a cream and white robe and performs a hand gesture over a small brick fire pit with burning wood. A woman in a black shawl and white garment kneels at left, handling offerings and sticks near bowls of flowers and grains. Behind, a man in a red shawl and white dhoti holds a brass oil lamp, and a man in a white kurta stands near brass ritual vessels. Multiple decorative red and yellow umbrellas with floral motifs and bird emblems stand above. A standing man in dark jacket and a woman in blue head covering watch nearby. Colourful garlands hang on a white-draped table at right.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual among pine trees. A long-haired man in a cream and gold-bordered white dhoti sits on a low seat with his palms pressed together, eyes closed, a red bindi on his forehead. In front of him a small brick fire pit burns with offerings, a brass vessel and a bell sit nearby, and tall brass lamps stand to the side. Behind him a man in a black jacket and white dhoti holds a decorated umbrella, and a man in a red jacket with a gold-and-red shawl stands with hands folded. Other figures in white and maroon hold ceremonial umbrellas and a saffron flag, and a woman in white kneels at left with a tray. Colourful garlands hang on a table at right.2006-04-01Outdoor fire ritual at a snowy forest camp. A long-haired man in a cream embroidered kurta and white dhoti sits cross-legged behind a brick fire pit lined with marigold-yellow flowers, feeding offerings into a small fire while raising one hand. Near him a woman in a white shawl kneels beside silver bowls and yellow flowers, and a man in dark jacket and white dhoti holds a long red-and-orange ceremonial umbrella. A bearded man in a red fleece and gold-bordered red shawl stands holding a long staff. Brass oil lamps and a hand bell rest on the ground, and several people in white and in colourful umbrellas and fabric stand nearby. The scene looks like a homa or yagna with a fire pit, not a crowd event.2006-04-01